Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 315 compare to the Intel Core i5-14401TE in terms of production status?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in the database.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts between the two chips?

A: Both have 6 cores, but the Core 5 315 has 6 threads while the Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both have a multiplierUnlocked value of false.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The database records a clear split between these two Intel processors. The Core 5 315 is a mobile chip built on a 3 nm process, with a 15 TDP and a single-channel memory bus. The Core i5-14401TE is a desktop chip on the 10 nm process, with a 45 TDP and a dual-channel memory bus. The data shows the Core 5 315 holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Core 5 315 carries an average benchmark score of 18188, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct performance comparison impossible from measured results.

For users who need a low-power mobile processor with active production status and a recent release date, the Core 5 315 is the only option with recorded data. The Core i5-14401TE, released earlier and aimed at desktop systems, offers a higher boost clock, 12 threads instead of 6, a larger L3 cache, ECC memory support, and a dual-channel memory bus. The choice comes down to platform: the Core 5 315 suits compact mobile designs with its BGA socket and 3 nm node, while the Core i5-14401TE fits Socket 1700 desktop boards with broader memory compatibility. The Core 5 315 has a recorded launch MSRP of $340; the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the Core i5-14401TE has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The Core 5 315 has a full set of Cinebench and Passmark results. The recorded data for the Core 5 315 shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5452 multicore and 769 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1308 multicore and 184 single-core.

Passmark results for the Core 5 315 include a multithread score of 15272, a single-thread score of 4021, integer math at 31690, floating point math at 42441, data compression at 146143, data encryption at 11119, extended instructions at 13143, find prime numbers at 112, random string sorting at 17551, and physics at 1163.

Since the Core i5-14401TE has no scores in the database, there are no wins to assign in either direction. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 315 provide context for its standing: the AMD EPYC 9274F has an average score of 18189 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180 with 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176 with a 0.1% delta. The Core 5 315 average score of 18188 places it effectively level with the EPYC 9274F and slightly ahead of the i7-9700, i7-1365U, and Ryzen 7 5700U.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Core 5 315 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315 versus 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE. Boost clocks are closer, 4.40 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The TDP rating is 15 for the Core 5 315 and 45 for the Core i5-14401TE.

Sockets are entirely different: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 315, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE. The process node is 3 nm for the Core 5 315 and 10 nm for the Core i5-14401TE. The Core i5-14401TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; the Core 5 315 has no die size recorded. Cache layouts are distinct: the Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3, while the Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Core i5-14401TE. PCIe capabilities differ: the Core 5 315 has Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), the Core i5-14401TE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different as well: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Core 5 315 versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401TE.

Market segments are split: the Core 5 315 is Mobile, the Core i5-14401TE is Desktop. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 315 released on 2026-04-15 and the Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340; the Core i5-14401TE has none recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 315 is built on Wildcat Lake, part of the Core 5 generation, using a 3 nm process from Intel. The Core i5-14401TE is built on Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series, using a 10 nm process from Intel. The codename for the Core 5 315 is Wildcat Lake, while the Core i5-14401TE uses the codename Raptor Lake-R. The generation field records "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)" for the former and "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" for the latter.

Thread count is the most significant architectural difference. The Core 5 315 has 6 threads, matching its 6 cores, indicating no hyperthreading. The Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads from 6 cores, indicating hyperthreading support. This doubles the available threads for the desktop part.

Cache architecture reflects different design priorities. The Core 5 315 has a small shared L3 of 6 MB, while the Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared L3. The L2 configuration also differs: 2.5 MB total on the Core 5 315 versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14401TE. The L1 layout is 192 KB on the Core 5 315 versus 80 KB per core on the Core i5-14401TE.

The integrated graphics differ generationally. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support is a major split: the Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory channels also differ, with the Core 5 315 using a single channel and the Core i5-14401TE using dual channels. The Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, the Core 5 315 does not. The process node difference, 3 nm versus 10 nm, explains the large TDP gap between the mobile and desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 315 wins on mobility and efficiency characteristics. Its 15 TDP rating is one third of the Core i5-14401TE's 45 TDP. The 3 nm process node is smaller than the 10 nm node of the desktop chip. The Core 5 315 has a recorded launch MSRP of $340, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded price. The Core 5 315 also has a newer release date of 2026-04-15 versus 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14401TE. Its BGA 1516 socket suits soldered mobile designs, and its support for LPDDR5X memory aligns with low-power portable systems. The Core 5 315 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; the Core i5-14401TE has no bandwidth figure recorded.

The Core i5-14401TE wins on desktop-oriented capabilities. It doubles the thread count to 12, has a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and a slightly higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The 20 MB shared L3 cache is more than three times the size of the Core 5 315's 6 MB. The dual-channel memory bus provides twice the memory channels, and DDR4 support adds compatibility with older platforms. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Core i5-14401TE. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes is a generation ahead and offers more lanes than the Core 5 315's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Socket 1700 platform allows for desktop installation.

The database does not record any benchmark wins for either processor. The Core i5-14401TE has no scores, so the Core 5 315's measured results stand alone. The Core 5 315's average benchmark score of 18188 and 72nd percentile ranking place it above the Core i5-14401TE's 50th percentile, but that comparison is skewed by the absence of any benchmark data for the desktop part. The nearest rival data for the Core 5 315 shows it matching the AMD EPYC 9274F within 0% delta and edging out the Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U by 0.1% or less. For workloads that benefit from more threads, larger cache, and dual-channel memory, the Core i5-14401TE has the structural advantages. For power-constrained mobile systems, the Core 5 315 has the efficiency and process advantage.